Offender Charged – Damage at the Glenorchy Police Station
A 35 year old Glenorchy man has been charged following an incident which resulted in $10,000 damage to several buildings including the Glenorchy Police Station. Members from Glenorchy CIB and Glenorchy Uniform launched an investigation following the incident. The offender was identified and subsequently located by Police in New Town at approximately 12.50pm on…
Freeride Surf and Street, Sorell – Burglary and Damage
Just after 5am this morning, the Freeride Surf and Street store on Station Lane, Sorell, was damaged and burgled. Information suggests three offenders rammed the front of the store using a red 4 door sedan, causing significant damage to the front of the business. Offenders have then entered the store and stolen a quantity of…
House Fire – Pioneer Ave, New Norfolk
A 15 year old and a 14 year old youth will be proceeded against following a house fire in Pioneer Avenue, New Norfolk, in the early hours of Tuesday 26 July. The youths, who can’t be identified for legal reasons, will be summonsed to appear in the Youth Justice Court, each facing one count of…
Arson – 131 Mockridge Road, Clarendon Vale
Today marks the end of an investigation into a suspicious fire which occurred at 131 Mockridge Road, Clarendon Vale, on 27 June 2016. As a result of ongoing investigations by Bellerive CIB Detectives, 2 men and 1 woman have been charged with Arson. All three people are known to each other and have been bailed…
Driver sought regarding damage caused to Glenorchy Police Station
Glenorchy Police are seeking information regarding the identity of a man believed responsible for causing damage to the front of the Glenorchy Police Station. Just after 5.30am, a man parked a white Ford Falcon sedan at the Caltex Star Mart Service Station at 323 Main Road Glenorchy and entered the reception area. The man paid…
New Tablet Computer Rollout for Tasmania Police
Tasmania Police will remain at the forefront of mobile technology with a new rollout of tablet computers. The new tablet computers are being rolled out across the frontline to assist officers with their duties on the road. The Dell tablets replace the first generation tablet computers which were deployed across the frontline from 2013. Tasmania…
Coronial recommendations – Kupsch
Coroner Simon Cooper handed down his findings today in relation to the death of Jessica Ann Kupsch in 2012. We note the recommendations of the Coroner and pass on our condolences to Ms Kupsch’s family. As a result of an internal review in 2012/2013, Tasmania Police implemented a new policy requiring an Inspector of Police…
Facebook fraud
Tasmania Police advise users of Facebook to beware of false pages, competitions and surveys. Last week, a false page called Footlocker Launceston was posted. It stated that this store was to open in Launceston and even gave details as to where it would be located. It called for resumes for prospective job seekers. The posting…
Man charged with murder and armed robbery at North Hobart
Hobart Detectives have arrested and charged a 34 year old Claremont man with the Murder and Robbery of a 66 year old female at the A & B Food Store at North Hobart. This incident occurred at about 12.20 pm on Saturday 23/7/16. The male will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on…
Fatal pedestrian crash Campbell St Hobart
Approximately 6pm on Friday the 22nd of July, 2016 a 46 year old woman from Queensland was struck by a bus at the intersection of Campbell Street and Macquarie Street. The female was walking across Campbell Street toward the Grand Chancellor. The Metro bus was making a right hand turn from Macquarie Street onto Campbell…